
Top with the chopped peanuts and/or scallions. Add small amounts of warm water and stir until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Add other ingredients and stir to combine. Microwave for a few seconds to soften the peanut butter. Place the peanut butter in a microwaveable bowl. Chopped Peanuts and Sliced Scallions, for garnish.1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (plus more, if desired).This sauce is also magic with skewered, grilled chicken and shrimp. The chicken is merely a vehicle to transport the sauce to my belly. Honestly, this is all about the peanut sauce. Once everyone had their fill of snuggle and food, I had the chance to prepare the dinner I’d planned breaded chicken with a spicy peanut sauce. I packed away the ingredients for tonight’s intended dinner. The kids’ dinner became a quick PB&J and microwaveable mac and cheese. As I moved about the kitchen, he was on my heels, quick as a cheetah and loud as lion. But 15 minutes was apparently way too long for my littlest guy.

It wouldn’t take more than 15 minutes to prepare. I’d begun gathering what I needed for dinner, my mise en place, if you will. This post was almost a picture of a salad from Panera or burger from Five Guys.
